"Talk"

'Thought'

I don't hate hayley. I just don't like her with elijah. I do not own anything.

Chapter 6

Today Harry turned twelve years old. He had come downstairs to find the three adults waiting for him. Klaus and Hayley looked reluctant, both for different reasons, while his father was smiling happily at his son. "Happy twelfth birthday my son" Elijah said, hugging Harry to him. Harry returned the hug, finding that he liked them a lot since he was deprived of them most of his life. Harry buried his face in his father's stomach since that was as far as he could reach.

Elijah relished in his son's love for him, having thought he would never be a father. "So what are we gonna do today" Harry asked. "You're party shall be later tonight, in which we will have a family dinner and cake, but you may open your gifts now if you wish" Elijah said. That's when Harry noticed the presents on the kitchen counter. There were at least thirty presents, and all for him. "Is this all for me" Harry whispered.

Elijah put a hand on his son's shoulder, leading him over to the counter and handing him a neatly wrapped gift. "Some of these are from people that are friends of the family, but haven't met you yet" Elijah said. Harry wasted no time in tearing into his presents, which made his father laugh. Most of it was stuff like writing utensils, journals, and things he needed. But there were a few items that were all fun.

Klaus had gotten him a tablet, which he loved. There was only one gift left, which was another one from his father. Elijah had bought his son ten gifts. It was a wide and long wooden box. Opening the box Harry was shocked to see a sword in a sheath in the box. "This sword is very special to me, can you guess why" Elijah said.

Harry unsheathed the sword and began to study it. That's when he saw a name in runic etched onto the blade. "I can't read runic" Harry pointed out. "The sword was given to me when I was around your age, I used it until swords were outshined by guns" Elijah said fondly. Harry looked up at his father in shock. "Of course there are no longer any need for swords, but a family heirloom being passed on through our family sounds nice" Elijah said.

The sword was heavy to Harry, but his father helped him hold it up. "I want to learn how to use this" Harry said excitedly. "I would be more than willing to teach you" Elijah said with pride. Because of his upbringing he always wanted to have a daughter first, raising her to be a beautiful woman that he would keep away from every man in existence, but would one day give away to a wonderful man. Then he wanted a son or sons, all of which he would teach them his kind gentlemanly personality, but also how to wield a blade and defend themselves. Elijah might not have the daughter he wanted, but he was coming to realize that his son was all he would ever need or want.

"I don't think that would be a wise idea, considering our past spars" Klaus said teasingly. Elijah went with it, a small smile on his lips. "I clearly remembering people coming to watch me best you many a times" Elijah said. "On the contrary Elijah… they would come to laugh at you" Klaus said with a easy smile. Elijah was surprised by this, seeing his brother calm and peaceful.

"Do you wish to prove this definite fantasy" Elijah challenged. "Oh brother, you know I do" Klaus said. "Then by all means, grab your sword and let's fight" Elijah said, holding a hand out towards the courtyard. Klaus vamp sped away to do just that. Elijah grabbed his old sword as he thought on past spars with his brother. They had always been lighthearted throughout the centuries, one of the few times that Elijah saw his brother truly happy.

"I can't wait to watch you two fight" Harry said in excitement. Elijah gained a fond smile as he thought of how much Harry was like his Uncle Henrik, so much so that it was scary. Klaus had noticed as well, which made the hybrid bitter, but also slightly more calm. The three walked into the courtyard to find Klaus with his sword, ready. "Eager now, are we" Elijah teased.

Klaus didn't answer him, instead taking a fighting stance. The two began to circle one another, looking for an opening. Harry was standing to the side with Hayley, who looked angry. Finally Klaus strikes as he swung his sword towards Elijah's head. Elijah blocked it with ease before pushing Klaus away.

The two traded blows for a good few minutes before Klaus cut off Elijah's tie. "I win once again" Klaus said with a grin. The moment was filled with genuine peace and happiness. Of course it didn't last long. Hayley punched the wall next to her, gaining everyone's attention.

"Why are you all so happy when you're not suppose to be" Hayley demanded. "It happens to be a very special day" Elijah said. "It's not special, none of this is special" Hayley said harshly. Harry gained a saddened frown at her words. "I know the loss of Hope has hurt, we all feel this-" Klaus said.

"Apparently not since you're smiling as if nothing is wrong" Hayley said. "Today isn't about Hope, it is Henrik's day" Elijah said. "NO, it will always be Hope, she is the only child in the family" Hayley said hysterically. "That is enough Hayley, we will have no more of this" Elijah warned.

Hayley looked like she was about to say something, but was interrupted by Klaus. "Leave Hayley, you're not welcome here until late tonight" Klaus ordered. Hayley and Harry looked at the hybrid in shock. Hayley stormed out of the Abattoir. Harry ran up to his room in tears.

Right before he could slam his door to his new room a hand stopped it. Elijah walked into the room, shutting the door behind him. Harry was curled in a ball on the bed, holding back tears. "What Hayley did is unforgivable, today was your day and I am terribly sorry that it was ruined" Elijah said softly. He sat down on his son's bed, pulling his son into a hug.

Harry buried his face into his father's firm chest. "What did I do wrong, she's been mean towards me ever since we met" Harry whispered. Elijah stiffened at his son's words. Elijah pulled away from his son to give him a stern look. "And why am I just hearing of this" Elijah demanded. "I didn't want to cause any trouble, especially since you like her" Harry said softly. Elijah felt a twinge of guilt at his son's words. "Henrik… you should not feel the way you do, my feelings for the two of you are different" Elijah said.

Harry was waiting for the ball to drop, for his father to say that he loved Hayley more. "No matter what happens I will always love you infinitely more then Hayley, there is no contest between you two" Elijah said with conviction. Harry couldn't believe what he was hearing. His father was choosing him. "You are my son, my blood… my world" Elijah said, making sure that Harry was listening to him closely. "Really" Harry said tearfully. "Yes really" Elijah assured.

Harry buried his face in his father's chest, letting Elijah comfort him. 'Is this what it feels like… to have a father' Harry thought. Unbeknownst to the boy he had also voiced his thoughts aloud. Elijah pondered his son's words and immediately came to a decision. "Yes it is my son" Elijah replied calmly. Harry barely heard his father's words, which brought warmth to his being.

"Now, if you wish it we can still celebrate" Elijah said as he stood up. "I'd like that very much" Harry said. The two made their way downstairs to find Klaus laying a cake down on the dining table. The cake was anything but simple. "This cake is nothing compared to what we would usually give a Mikaelson, but perhaps next year we can celebrate even bigger and better" Klaus said. "This whole day was amazing, the best birthday ever since I finally get to celebrate it with people" Harry said happily. "Still, next year will be fitting of your bloodline" Elijah said insistently.

Harry decided to let it go for the moment. "Now would you please blow out your candles so I can have a witch grant your wish" Klaus joked. Harry couldn't think of anything to wish for, his life was finally coming together. After a few seconds of debating he blew out his candles, earning claps from the two men. "What did you wish for" Elijah inquired. "I wished for my family to be whole, happy living together in New Orleans" Harry said.

Klaus gained a soft smile at his nephew's words, thinking of his daughter. "Perhaps that day shall be coming very soon" Klaus whispered. "It will brother, I shall make sure of it" Elijah vowed. "We will make sure of it" Harry said insistently. "Perhaps having two of you is not so bad" Klaus laughed, smiling happily.

Harry, for one of the first times in his life, felt like he had a family that truly loved him. And no one would take it away from him, no matter what.

(Later that night)

Hayley had entered the abattoir, only to be assaulted by a dark blur. The blur pinned her to a wall by the throat, barely allowing her to breath. She immediately clawed at the hand restraining her, trying to get free, to no avail. The hand lifted her up until she was hovering over the floor. Looking down she saw that the culprit was Klaus Mikaelson, who had his hybrid eyes showing as he bared his fangs.

"Welcome back little wolf, I do hope you have had time to calm down in your temporary exile" Klaus said with a hint of warning in his calm tone. "Let me go Klaus" Hayley growled is a raspy tone. Her eyes began to glow a bright yellow in her anger. "I don't think so, you want to know why I am extremely more angry with you then per usual, I'm sure if you think it over you can figure it out" Klaus asked casually, almost mockingly. Hayley didn't answer him as she sneered.

"Well I guess you have lost some brain cells in death… you made my nephew cry, you made HENRIK cry" Klaus said with a snarl. "What's it to you, you hate him too" Hayley said. Klaus released a snort of derision. "Henrik is family, my family is very important to me, unlike you" Klaus said. To emphasise his point he squeezed tighter, causing her neck to making quiet cracking noises, on the verge of snapping. "My nephew and daughter are this family's redemption, are only chance at happiness and peace, purity" Klaus said. Out of nowhere Klaus dropped Hayley to the ground.

She grabbed her throat, massaging it softly. "If you continue this behavior towards my nephew I assure you that Elijah will do worse then not return your affections any longer" Klaus said with a growl. This made her frown slightly. Klaus crouched down onto his knees in front of Hayley with a deadly serious look on his face. Unnerved slightly by this, not use to Klaus being calm, that was all Elijah.

"If you survive my brothers torture, which is highly unlikely, but if you do my daughter will only be coming home to her father" Klaus warned darkly. This infuriated Hayley to no end. "You can't do that, she's our daughter, I'm her mother" Hayley yelled, flying to her feet. "Be that as it may, my daughter will be nothing like the woman I am currently speaking to, if I have to prevent that by sending you away to your little pack or out of Louisiana entirely, then so be it" Klaus said. "You can't do that, you won't let Hope grow up without a mother" Hayley insisted.

"There is plenty of women around my family to take your place in the girly department" Klaus said simply. Hayley went to retort, but stopped with a look from Klaus. "This is your only warning, get your emotions and behavior in check or else you will not like the consequences" Klaus said. With that he stormed off to his art room. Entering the room he found Elijah twirling around one of his paint brushes, deep in thought.

"What brings you to my happy place brother" Klaus inquired, having known his brother overheard his conversation with Hayley. Elijah placed the paintbrush down on a stool before looking up at his brother. His face was completely neutral as he pursed his lips. "I overheard your talk with Hayley" Elijah said. "Have you come to scold me" Klaus mocked his brother as he sat down on a couch with a smirk.

"On the contrary, I came to make something clear, if Hayley hurts my son again I will kill her, have no doubt about that" Elijah said. "Don't worry, you never leave behind sloppy seconds" Klaus said. "I am not done" Elijah said sternly, his tone becoming dark. This made Klaus raise an eyebrow in curiosity. "If my son is physically hurt or killed by Hayley, even if by accident or actions against another from her end, I will pay it back to her child" Elijah warned softly.

Klaus eyes darkened as he scowled calmly at his brother. "It would start a war you could not finish" Klaus said, having picked up on the threat to his child. "For my son I would finish anything" Elijah assured. With that he began his exit, but stopped in the doorway. "So I suggest you keep her in line if she does not change her attitude towards Henrik" Elijah said before he disappeared. Klaus knew that he would punish Hayley before anything were to happen, this just solidified his thinking on the fact.